On Saturday, February 8, Rhodes battled against a strong Millsaps team but ultimately fell short, 72-62, in a game marked by grit and resilience. The contest was tied at 19 at the end of the first quarter, but Millsaps capitalized on second-chance points and turnovers to pull away.

Leading Rhodes was Giana Vlahakos, who powered through with 15 points and 9 rebounds while showing poise at the free-throw line (7-8). A'niya Lagarde delivered a standout performance as well, securing a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Her ability to fight for boards kept Rhodes in contention. Freshman, Malea Graves, contributed efficiently with 7 points on 3-3 shooting, while Taylor Dupree dominated the glass with 7 rebounds.

Rhodes showed flashes of brilliance, shooting 66.7% in the second quarter, but struggled to maintain consistency, hitting just 36.2% overall. Despite their efforts on defense, forcing 10 turnovers, Millsaps' Haley Franklin was unstoppable, scoring 25 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.

While the game ended in defeat, Rhodes' energy and key performances highlighted their potential as they continue to grow in conference play.
 

Looking Forward: Rhodes vs. Sewanee

The Lynx will take on Sewanee on Friday, February 14, at 6:00 PM in Mallory Gymnasium.  

Historical Matchup Overview: 

The Lynx will be taking on the Tigers for the second time this season. The first matchup at Sewanee resulted in a 42-51 loss for the Lynx. They will look to get even on their home court.